Accountant

i-Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves advising directors on budget preparation, preparing financial monitoring information, and contributing to statutory accounts and audits. Applicants should have strong skills in budget management and financial systems, ideally being part-qualified CCAB or fully-qualified AAT. This position offers a pay rate of £18.26 per hour, working full-time hours on a contract of 6+ months.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets, including variance analysis and costing.
• Experience providing financial advice and guidance to budget managers.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist in preparing and finalizing budgets.
• Prepare financial monitoring information.
• Contribute to statutory accounts and audits.

Skills

Budget management

Financial advice

Accounts closedown

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Part-qualified CCAB or fully-qualified AAT

Job description

Accountant

Location: Barras Bridge, NE1 8QH

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Month

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 18.26 per hour

Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

• Advise and assist directors and budget managers in preparing and finalizing revenue and capital budgets.
• Prepare financial monitoring information and respond to queries.
• Contribute to the production of statutory accounts and prepare working papers for external audits.
• Develop and maintain accounting records and financial systems.
• Support finance and non-finance staff on financial systems and controls, providing training when needed.
• Undertake specified treasury management activities.
• Complete government returns and claims.
• Provide financial support for corporate and directorate projects, including preparing business cases and plans.
• Work with external bodies to prepare statutory accounts for audits.
• Promote and implement the Diversity, Equality, Equity, and Accessibility policy.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment, adhering to policies and procedures.

Person Specifications

Must Have

• Experience in preparing and monitoring budgets, including variance analysis and costing.
• Experience in providing financial advice and guidance to budget managers.
• Experience in accounts closedown processes.
• Experience in supporting staff on financial systems and controls.
• Knowledge of financial systems, especially e5 by Advanced Business Solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience managing a varied workload and meeting tight deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Part-qualified CCAB or fully-qualified AAT.
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Contribution to financial services improvement.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

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